School Holiday Sale: Picture Books

Use the flaps to uncover and understand the inner workings of all sorts of machines. An amazing flap book packed with inventions, machines, gadgets, devices, and facts and information about how they work. Over 90 flaps reveal the insides of car engines, toilets, escalators, submarines, microwaves, and many, many other machines. Includes internet links to websites with animations, games, and...

From hilarious MEGA-bestselling author, Katie Kirby, comes a brand-new Lottie Brooks book with a twist! Hi, Lottie Brooks here! I've just found out that you've all been reading about my most EMBARRASSING moments for years . . . it's meant to be my TOTALLY SECRET PRIVATE DIARY!! Seems like it's only fair then that it's YOUR TURN! Lottie has been...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Join Bluey and Bingo in six special stories with their family and friends. Go swimming in Uncle Stripe's pool, explore the creek, play a game of Charades and more in this treasured collection. A gorgeous hardback for kids of all ages. Includes: Fruit Bat, The Creek, Bob Bilby, The Pool, Charades and...

The popular children’s picture book The Very Hungry Caterpillar, translated into te reo Māori, is now available in a board book. With the same beautiful illustrations and dye cut pages as the original book, the te reo Māori board book retains the humour and quirky character of the little caterpillar and simplicity of the story.

Search for a team of your favourite football stars in this originally illustrated Search and Find Book! Follow the legendary all-stars on a tour of the footballing world!The Continental Championship is underway and teams of hotshots are jetting off around the world to take part. The All-Stars have assembled a team of the best players on the planet, including Lamine...

Tabby McTat loves singing along with Fred the busker, as people throw coins in their hat. But when Fred has an accident, the two are separated. Will they ever find each other again? A heart-warming picture book about unlikely friendship and loyalty by superstar duo Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

The wiggly, squiggly superhero is now available in a brand-new paperback edition. Superworm is super-long. Superworm is super-strong. Watch him wiggle! See him squirm! Hip, hip, hooray for Superworm! Never fear, Superworm's here! He can fish Beetle out of a well, and rescue Toad from a busy road. But who will come to Superworm's rescue, when he's captured by a...

A Pukeko in a Ponga Tree is a delightful adaptation of the classic "Twelve Days of Christmas" song, but with a uniquely Kiwi twist. In this cherished tale, a young couple celebrates the festive season by sharing a series of quintessentially New Zealand gifts, beginning with a pukeko in a ponga (tree fern) tree. As the days of Christmas unfold,...

Peek through doors and windows to explore a mysterious house in this innovative shaped novelty book for young readers who relish the lightly spooky, from the Caldecott Medal–winning and New York Times bestselling Jon Klassen, creator of I Want My Hat Back and The Skull.Here are the things in this house: a chair, a clock on the wall, a stool,...

What better place for a penguin to waddle across the road than to a local sushi shop, lured by the smell of delicious seafood? Inspired by the true story of a little blue penguin (korora) who was removed twice (the second time with a friend!) from beneath a sushi store in Wellington, and returned to a nesting box on the...

New cover reissue of this magical story from award-winning international bestselling picture book creator of Lost and Found, Oliver Jeffers. Once there was a boy, and one day, he found an aeroplane in his cupboard… He didn’t remember leaving it in there, but he thought he’d take it out for a go right away. At first, all went well and...

An enchanting novelty book about a quick-thinking little girl and a unicorn, with magical surprises to open throughout. On a day full of rainbows, a little girl finds a unicorn knocking on the door of her treehouse. The unicorn must be lost! Luckily the girl knows just what to do. Together they visit places all around the town to see...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Lewis Hamilton, Formula One champion. Little Lewis's childhood was filled with cars, motorcycles and watching Formula One with his dad. On his fifth birthday, he received a remote-controlled racing car and joined a local club. It was hard being the only...

Meet Peter Blake, the famous New Zealand yachtsman, who won the world's most famous yacht races and worked to help save the world's precious waterways. A stunning biographical picture book for young readers about Sir Peter Blake, world-renowned New Zealand yachtsman, adventurer, and environmentalist. "Remember," he wrote, "this is the most beautiful world, and it's the only one we've got."...

Dozens of inspiring pictures, patterns, and doodles to draw and colour. Fill an icy landscape with penguins. See how long a line you can doodle without stopping. Complete a crowd of monsters marching across the page or transform shapes into a gallery of faces. This eclectic activity book has lots of exciting ideas for you to explore with your pencils,...

Cats from different countries do strange and exotic things, but this ordinary cat likes to hide in boxes. Cats from different countries do strange and exotic things, but this ordinary cat likes to hide in boxes. My Cat Likes to Hide In Boxes, first published in 1973, is a classic.

Soar into space with a glorious love story of alien folk that's literally out of this world. The Smeds and the Smoos tells the tale of two alien groups: The Smeds (who are red) and the Smoos (who are blue), who never mix. When a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove. But peace is restored...

Push, pull and slide the scenes to discover all the different animals in Busy Safari! Help the elephants cool down, make a cheetah run really fast and find out who is hiding in the mud in this fun book about amazing African animals. Perfect for toddlers who like to play as they read, this bright and colourful board book will...

Busy Jungle by Campbell Books is a captivating interactive adventure designed to enthral young minds. In this engaging board book, children are invited to push, pull, and slide the tabs to navigate the lush, vibrant jungle. Each turn of the page reveals new sights and sounds, from sleepy sloths languidly hanging on branches to majestic tigers stealthily prowling through the...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy bestselling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Steve Irwin, animal lover and wildlife conservationist. Little Steve loved animals, and his childhood was spent amongst Australia's wildlife. As a young boy, his parents started a wildlife refuge and Steve and his sisters helped care for many injured animals. When...

In the enchanting and educational book Leo Messi by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara, readers embark on a captivating journey through the life of one of football's most legendary figures. As part of the highly acclaimed Little People, BIG DREAMS series, this book introduces young readers to the incredible story of Leo Messi, detailing his rise from a football-loving child in...

Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy is 40! To celebrate the raggedy rascal's birthday, this is a very special upsized hardback edition of Lynley Dodd's iconic first Hairy Maclary story. A very special upsized hardback 40th birthday edition of Lynley Dodd's iconic first Hairy Maclary book, which introduces the famous Hairy Maclary from Donaldson's Dairy and his canine gang. Out of...

Grumble's Bridge by Greg MacLeod tells the tale of Grumble the troll, who desires only one thing: sleep. Long, peaceful, uninterrupted sleep. However, residing under a bridge means there is always someone clip-clopping, quack-quacking or squelch-squelching over his head. One by one, Grumble bans every noisy creature he encounters and decides to journey elsewhere in search of tranquility. Ah, a...

The Dragon Riders is the third and final book in the Dragon Brothers Trilogy of children's books. The story follows brothers Flynn and Paddy as their pet dragon follows his innate need to migrate—taking them with him.

The second in the Dragon Brothers Trilogy of children's books, the story follows brothers Flynn and Paddy as they inadvertently end up with a pet dragon.

The Girls in the Kapa Haka by Angie Belcher is a delightful read-aloud book that celebrates the Maori performing art of kapa haka. Join in with the chant: "Tahi, rua, toru, wha!" This beloved New Zealand story is perfect for whanau to enjoy together, highlighting the cultural significance and joy of kapa haka. These are the poi that circled and...

When the tiny seed is blown away from its parent plant, it travels a very long way—over seas, deserts, and mountains. The tiny seed survives the hazards of the journey and finally falls onto fertile earth. It grows and grows, becoming the tallest, biggest flower for miles around. Then one day, the wind blows and thousands of the flower's seeds...

Ten Minutes to Bed: Little Fairy by Rhiannon Fielding is the perfect book written specifically for bedtime to wind down even the littlest fairies—now in board book size! Poppy the fairy wishes she could fly as high as all of her friends, but there's just one thing—her wings are very small! When Poppy spots a lost gnome far from his...

Our favourite furry friend, The Tale of Peter Rabbit Picture Book, is available in a new beautiful board book edition of the classic tale. This board book format is perfect for families to share and read all about Peter Rabbit's very first adventure! Peter Rabbit has been an icon of children's literature, starring in everything from books to toys to...

Are you ready to play? Jessie, Buzz, Woody, and the other toys are! With cool colouring, fantastic activities, and awesome stickers, you don't want to miss out on the fun! This Toy Story: Activity and Sticker Kit (Disney Pixar) contains a 24-page activity pad, over 80 stickers, all encased in a box containing 5 markers.

One day, Colour Monster wakes up feeling very confused. His emotions are all over the place; he feels angry, happy, calm, sad, and scared all at once! To help him, a little girl shows him what each feeling means through colour. What is the Colour Monster feeling? And can you help him feel a little less mixed up? The Colour...

Tahi the Tuatara is down in the dumps, and no matter what his friend, Roger the Ruru, tries, nothing seems to change his mood. It’s not until they answer a cry for help that their journey takes an unexpected turn. Tu Meke Tuatara! is a story about empathy, friendship, and discovering that sometimes the best way we can feel better...

Baa Baa Smart Sheep is a delightful tale where Little Baa Baa, feeling bored, seizes an opportunity for mischief when Quirky Turkey arrives on the scene. The story unfolds with snappy dialogue and hilarious illustrations that make it a laugh-out-loud read. This engaging story will have readers rethinking the intelligence of sheep, showcasing that they might be much smarter than...

An amazing activity book bursting with dolls to dress, colouring, press-outs and puzzles. Discover the magical world of Sticker Dolly Dressing!Join the fairies as they organize a grand ball at the Fairy Queen's palace. Follow the fairies as they deliver the invitations, help the guests choose their outfits, decorate the palace and dance at the magnificent ball. Use the stickers...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! A deluxe hardback comic-style chapter book based on the Bluey global sensation The Sign. Join Bluey and her family in their biggest adventure ever! When a For Sale sign pops up in the front yard, Bluey, Bingo, and their cousins try to stop the house from selling. But they need Frisky's help,...

Once, there were two best friends. One was from the sea, a mermaid named Merrin, and one was from the land, a human named Molly. Merrin has never been to Molly’s house; how can she visit when she is a mermaid and has to stay underwater? But then comes the night of the Mermaid Moon, when sea creatures can fly...

A bear searches for his missing hat in the bestselling, multiple award-winning picture book debut of Jon Klassen. In his bestselling debut picture book, the multiple award-winning Jon Klassen, illustrator of This Is Not My Hat and Sam and Dave Dig a Hole, tells the story of a bear whose hat has gone. And he wants it back. Patiently and...

It's time for takeoff! Keep curious kids flying high with this fun activity book that's packed with more than 80 aviation-themed word and picture games. The perfect accompaniment for a flight, long-distance trip, or a rainy day spent indoors, kids can while away the hours exploring word searches, roaming mazes, and discovering top aviation facts. What is the largest plane...

From the creator of the bestselling Nee Naw books comes an exciting new character kids will love. Singer-songwriter Dean O’Brien has produced yet another toe-tapping, sing-along song, this time about Nee Naw’s friend, Dusty the Digger. When goats Plinky and Plonky snatch buckets of jelly powder and fall into a swimming pool, they soon become stuck in jiggly, wobbly jelly....

The classic picture book story of Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published more than fifty years ago. Now an award-winning animation! The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at...

Eric Carle's timeless classic, The Very Hungry Caterpillar, has been a beloved staple in children's literature for generations. This enchanting picture book beautifully illustrates the charming journey of a newly hatched caterpillar as it embarks on a grand adventure to find something to eat. Over the course of several days, the voracious caterpillar consumes an array of different foods, each...

Relax and meet the adorable Palm Pals in this cute colouring book packed full of bold and simple images. Perfect for stress relief and mindful moments, and fun for all ages! Join the Palm Pals party and meet a whole host of adorable friends in this super-cute colouring book. From gorgeous flower meadows to cosy campfire evenings, farmers' markets to...

This is a heartfelt tale of love, perseverance, resilience and the unbreakable bond that holds families together, even against the turbulent backdrop of the awe-inspiring and unpredictable Southern Ocean. Walter and Wilma the Wandering Albatrosses by Emma Heppell captures the essence of nature and the strength of familial connections. Through the eyes of Walter and Wilma, readers embark on a...

Join Spot and his family at the zoo as they discover lots of exciting animals in this new double lift-the-flap board book. Join Spot and his family at the zoo as they discover lots of exciting animals in this new double lift-the-flap board book. Spot and his family are visiting the zoo today. Who is roaring in the grass? Who...

Sophie Mouse visits a sunflower field in the summer in this twenty-second sweet book in The Adventures of Sophie Mouse!All summer long, Sophie Mouse has been looking forward to the one golden hour when the sunflowers are in their best bloom. She has even planned a whole picnic to celebrate! But no one seems as interested in the sunflowers as...

A new dog-themed title in the hit novelty series with multiple sliders and a mirror! Easy-to-use peekaboo sliders, a funny rhyming text, and a surprise mirror ending combine in this stylish and interactive board book for babies and toddlers! With a total of 10 smooth mechanisms to push, pull or turn on every spread, this beautiful book is packed full...

A new space story every time - what will YOU CHOOSE today? Explore the bold and intricately detailed illustrations and create your own adventure. Zoom off into space for an adventure where YOU CHOOSE what happens next. Which alien would you most like to be friends with? And what fantastically freaky food will you decide to munch for lunch? The...

Join Donovan Bixley as he digs up the amazing creatures that called Aotearoa home long ago. Monstrous flyers, sharp-toothed divers, heavyweight parrots, armoured dinosaurs and New Zealand's living fossil! Delve into the fossils, geek out over bones, and be charmed by this series that uncovers astounding facts about Aotearoa. From award-winning author and illustrator Donovan Bixley.

Join Donovan Bixley as he dives in and explores the amazing coastal creatures of Aotearoa. Deep sea divers, great survivors, record-breakers and New Zealand's world champion fliers! Find out what makes the flora and fauna of Aotearoa so unique in this charming series by award-winning author and illustrator Donovan Bixley. This bestselling series has already created a BUZZZ! and this...

This cute colouring book for adults and teens includes an incredible variety of homes with both interiors and exteriors. Each delightful colouring page has plenty of fun details to give you many hours of peaceful colouring. 40 unique images. Forty full-page designs on white 241mm x 185mm pages. Relaxing designs. Experience mindfulness and calmness as you add beautiful colours. Single-sided...

All the children in Tim's class are taking their teddy bears to school to find out which one is the best-loved. Tim feels embarrassed. What will everybody think of his poor old battered teddy?

Kids will love to explore and learn all 126 pages full of accessible information about how weird and wonderful the animals of planet earth are. With jaw-dropping photos this fast-paced book will delight animal-obsessed readers.

More hilarious antics from Mo Willems' single-minded pigeon! Would you let the Pigeon have a puppy? He’s wanted one forever (at least since last Tuesday). But the Pigeon is in for a shock – having his very own puppy is not quite as wonderful as he thought it would be…!

For bear-lovers and brave hunters everywhere, the classic chant-aloud story by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury is available for young readers as a new interactive board book with easy-to-use pull, slide, and play tabs on every page. We're going on a bear hunt. We're going to catch a big one. Will you come too? Join in all the fun of...

An interactive magnet book featuring The Very Hungry Caterpillar and his story of transformation. Can you help The Very Hungry Caterpillar find all his favourite foods in this magnificent magnet book? Read the story and play with the magnets to bring The Very Hungry Caterpillar's world to life. Discover first concepts like numbers, shapes and colours as you play, using...

This adorable story will calm sleepy unicorns before bedtime, perfect for children with new siblings and little readers everywhere. All Twinkle wants is to be a big sister. When her wish comes true and there's a surprise at the end of the rainbow, Twinkle must get her new baby brother Fizz back home before bedtime. But with the forest filled...

The classic story of everyone’s favourite bear, Paddington. Now available in board book format – perfect for tiny paws! Paddington Bear first met the Brown family at a railway station – Paddington Station, in fact. He had travelled all the way from Darkest Peru with only a jar of marmalade, a suitcase, and a label reading ‘Please look after this...

Guess How Much I Love You has sold over 50 million copies worldwide! An enlarged board book edition of this much-loved classic that children will simply cherish. Sometimes, when you love someone very, very much, you want to find a way of describing how much you treasure them. But, as Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare discover, love is...

Hold on to your bonnets – can champion knitter Granny McFlitter rescue the Easter Parade in the knit of time? A fabulously crafty story that buzzes with fun and hot cross buns. Champion knitter Granny McFlitter will have you in stitches with this very special Easter story by Heather Haylock and Lael Chisholm. Granny reached for some needles and wool...

Te Hopu a Maui i a te Ra/How Maui Slowed the Sun by Peter Gossage is a captivating retelling of an iconic Maori myth that has enchanted readers for generations. In this beautifully illustrated book, readers will follow the legendary Maui as he devises a clever plan to slow the Sun's journey across the sky, struggling with the challenge of...

A bumper book of arty activities with press-out stencils, models to build, and lots of stickers too. Filled with exciting art projects you can do with just the contents of your pencil case, this playful book is sure to entertain for hours. Draw a self-portrait, make slot-together sculptures, create sticker versions of famous paintings, colour by numbers, and much, much...

I was walking down the road, and I saw a donkey ... hee-haw! And he only had three legs. He was a wonky donkey ... In this very funny, cumulative song, each page tells us something new about the donkey until we end up with a spunky, hanky-panky cranky stinky dinky lanky honky-tonky winky wonky donkey, which will have children...

Be open, be honest, be you! Big Bright Feelings for little people. SHORTLISTED FOR THE OSCAR BOOK PRIZE 2021 'An absolute darling of a book. Its portrayal of children who find it hard to communicate, or have specific interests that are puzzling to others, is kind, sensitive and warming' Discover Children's Books Meesha Makes Friends features Meesha, who loves making...

Feed your Monster offers a giggle-inducing and interactive experience as you turn the wheel to feed your very own monster. Please look after this monster; it's very hungry, so make sure you feed it well! In this hilarious novelty book, rotating the wheel reveals different silly food options on the page, changing the monster's reaction with each turn. A delightful...

The classic picture book story of Sophie and her extraordinary teatime guest has been loved by millions of children since it was first published more than fifty years ago. Now an award-winning animation! The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at...

Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss is a timeless tale of persistence, curiosity, and the joy of trying new things. The story follows the adventures of the whimsical character Sam-I-Am as he enthusiastically encourages a grouchy and sceptical companion to try a peculiar dish: green eggs and ham. Through Seussian rhyme and rhythm, the book explores the theme of...

Based on the hit ABC KIDS TV show! Have you seen Bluey and Bingo? There are lots of other hidden items too, so join the fun in this special hardback edition of the bestselling search-and-find book! Bluey is an award-winning preschool show about Bluey, a blue heeler pup, and her family. Airing on ABC KIDS, the show has amassed legions...

The much-loved picture book classic by award-winning Janet and Allan Ahlberg. Peepo! has become a classic for babies and toddlers. It follows a baby through the day in a style full of wit, charm and ingenuity. A series of holes peeping through to the next page leads the child on to the next stage in the day, giving a hint...

Join Ms Rachel, children's edutainment social media sensation, and help search for the Special Surprise in this fun-filled, debut picture book adventure! Ms Rachel and the Special Surprise follows Ms Rachel as she searches for something really special and needs your help to find it! What can it be? An instant New York Times bestseller! From YouTube smash-hit educator Ms...

Join Spot as he prepares for bedtime in Spot Says Goodnight by Eric Hill, a delightful and gentle tale perfect for winding down young children before sleep. This charming lift-the-flap book follows Spot, the beloved puppy, as he says "Goodnight" to all his friends and toys, ensuring everyone is ready to settle down for the night. The book is designed...

There’s trouble in the Wild West; it’s a train heist, and One-Eyed Bart is getting away! It’s up to Sheriff Woody, Jessie, and Buzz to catch the bad guys. But can they make it in time to save the day? Join the adventure in Toy Story: Wild West Rescue - Ready-to-Read Level 1 (Disney Pixar) as your favourite characters race...

Let's discover some of Aotearoa's plants and insects and learn their names in English and Maori! This beautiful, brightly illustrated board book introduces babies to the array of plants and insects that are found in New Zealand's great outdoors. From the honeybee to the harakeke flax bush, from a flowering plant to a caterpillar, this is the perfect book to...

A humorous and imaginative story about a girl who wishes for a more exciting pet, from the bestselling author of Hairy Maclary and Friends - now available as a board book! This board book edition of Lynley Dodd's beloved rhyming story about a girl who wishes she had a more exciting pet is perfect for little hands. But just for...

Little ones can join in the fun On the Farm by pulling out the sliders, jiggling the animals and making all the different noises! Quack along with the ducks, moo with the cows and neigh with the horses. Young children will love playing with this bright and colourful board book with gentle rhyming text and beautifully illustrated by the award-winning...

Lift-the-flap, hide-and-seek fun with mischievous Hairy Maclary and all his friends! Have you seen Hairy Maclary? Where is he hiding? Lift the flaps to see if you can spot the raggedy rascal and his rollicking gang! Is he having a scratch in the strawberry patch? No, that's Bitzer Maloney. Is he taking a bath at the side of the path?...

Scarface Claw, Hold Tight by Lynley Dodd takes readers on an exhilarating and humorous high-speed adventure starring the cantankerous yet loveable cat, Scarface Claw. In this beautifully illustrated board book edition, we are drawn into Scarface's whiskers-bristling escapade, perfect for the youngest fans of the Hairy Maclary and Friends series. It is a peaceful morning, and Scarface Claw is enjoying...

In My First 100 Art Words by Chris Ferrie, your little genius will embark on an enchanting journey through the vibrant world of art. This delightful board book introduces babies and toddlers to a hundred essential art-related words. From the magical world of painting to the intricate beauty of photography, from the rhythm of music to the drama of theatre,...

Join the mischievous and lovable dog, Hairy Maclary, in another delightful adventure in Hairy Maclary's Rumpus At The Vet by Lynley Dodd. This time, Hairy Maclary finds himself at the vet's clinic where chaos quickly ensues. What begins as a routine visit turns into a whirlwind of excitement when a grumpy parrot decides to take a nip at Hairy's tail....

Create your own stories with raggedy rascal Hairy Maclary and all his friends in this magnetic board book. A sturdy magnetic board book with fun magnets of Hairy Maclary and his friends! Hairy Maclary and his rollicking gang are always getting up to mischief. Join them on their adventures in this fun-filled magnet book featuring five Hairy Maclary scenes and...